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Orsted Launches Investigation After Cargo Ship Collides with Wind Turbine in German North Sea

Credit: Wasserschutzpolizei Oldenburg

, a energy company that specializes in renewable energy solutions, has recently launched an investigation into an incident involving a cargo ship and a at its Gode Wind 1 . The incident, which occurred in the German , has raised concerns about the safety of offshore wind farms and their impact on marine vessels.

According to reports, the incident took place on Monday when a cargo ship named Petra L collided with one of the turbines at the Gode Wind 1 wind farm. The vessel was reportedly sailing from Poland to the Belgian port of Antwerp, loaded with grain when the collision occurred. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries in the incident, and the ship is currently docked in Emden, Germany.

The German police have reported that the Petra L sustained a hole measuring five meters by three meters in its hull, and their marine division is continuing to investigate the incident. Meanwhile, Orsted has confirmed that the wind turbine involved in the collision has been taken out of operation for further investigation, and the company's in-house control center has documented the incident.

The Gode Wind 1 wind farm is located 45km off the coast of Germany and 33km off the islands of Juist and Norderney. It features 55 wind turbines and has a capacity of 330MW. The wind farm is part of Orsted's portfolio of renewable energy solutions and is a significant contributor to the company's efforts to reduce carbon emissions and combat climate change.

The incident has raised concerns about the safety of offshore wind farms and their impact on marine vessels. While renewable energy solutions such as wind farms are crucial in the fight against climate change, it is essential to ensure that they do not pose a risk to the safety of marine vessels and their crews. The investigation launched by Orsted and the ongoing investigation by the German police will hopefully shed light on the incident and provide insights into how to prevent similar incidents in the future.

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